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What is the meaning and purpose of dance? How does modern dance relate to dance in primitive cultures? Is dance an art form or entertainment? What are the contributions of dance to education? These are just a few of the exciting questions that are probed...tracing dance from pre-historic to modern times, showing its relation to society and man's... more » cultural development. It describes how social trends and events contribute to, and are reflected in, this ever-changing performing art.....The many photographs help to illustrate the changes....« less